сообразительный — meaning in English
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English meaning
- apprehensive adj Nervous or worried about something that might happen.
- astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
- fly noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
- intelligent adj Having or showing a strong ability to learn, reason, and understand.
- keen adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
- mercurial adjective Liable to sudden and unpredictable changes of mood or behaviour.
- nimble adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
- quick adj Moving or happening fast.
- sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
- witty adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.
Senses
сообразительный is used for these senses in English:
- apprehensive (obsolete) Perceptive; quick to learn; capable of understanding using one's intellect.
- astute Quickly and critically discerning.
- fly (slang, dated) Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
- intelligent Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
- keen (chiefly, Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
- mercurial (comparable) Having a lively or volatile character; animated, changeable, quick-witted. [from 17th c.]
- nimble Quickwitted and alert.
- quick Mentally agile, alert, perceptive.
astute — full definition
- adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
- adjective Shrewd or cunning, especially in getting what you want.